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Saints News, 10/17/13: Jonathan Vilma to Return to Practice Monday

Vilma tweeted the news earlier today. He will be eligible to return to the active roster in week 9.

Chris Graythen

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Sean says I&#39;m allowed to practice Mon!! After Mon it&#39;s the old cliché &quot;one day at a time.&quot;</p>&mdash; Jonathan Vilma (@JonVilma51) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonVilma51/statuses/390889032580071424">October 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Join me on the Superdome turf and get your very own signed <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints">@saints</a> helmet. ---&gt; <a href="http://t.co/aouf40OaBB">http://t.co/aouf40OaBB</a></p>&mdash; Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/MalcolmJenkins/statuses/390919737531572224">October 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>In az just swangin</p>&mdash; Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16/statuses/390913387989057536">October 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I want to see the top youth and high school plays this season! Send your plays to this new contest by <a href="https://twitter.com/SwinkTV">@SwinkTV</a> <a href="http://t.co/zAOveSQuCq">http://t.co/zAOveSQuCq</a></p>&mdash; Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/statuses/390908538908078080">October 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>For the Xs and Os crowd: On <a href="https://twitter.com/PATRIOTSdotCOM">@PatriotsdotCom</a>, Bill Belichick video breakdown on some key plays from last Sunday&#39;s win. <a href="http://t.co/KVE8L2yRBQ">http://t.co/KVE8L2yRBQ</a></p>&mdash; Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeReiss/statuses/390906014926508032">October 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Today&#39;s <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@BlackBlueReport</a> podcast discussing the latest news on the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/PelicansNBA">@PelicansNBA</a>: <a href="http://t.co/samhNa1mR9">http://t.co/samhNa1mR9</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NOLA&amp;src=hash">#NOLA</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/390887871713796096">October 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>If you can dream it, you can do it.</p>&mdash; Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/statuses/390881165269168128">October 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>If you had to guess, how much $ does the NFL make per week from player fines? I keep hearing it all goes to charity I need a receipt!</p>&mdash; Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/MalcolmJenkins/statuses/390869838694187008">October 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Oh well no crying over spilled milk...</p>&mdash; Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/MalcolmJenkins/statuses/390871313591459840">October 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Bucs&#39; defensive coordinator invites &quot;chirping&quot; fans to join in game-planning effort <a href="http://t.co/PdJJmS02zE">http://t.co/PdJJmS02zE</a></p>&mdash; ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/390937920141414400">October 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Laides in the Thiboduax area join me and <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16">@LanceMoore16</a> Nov 11th For the Football Camp For Her get your tix now <a href="http://t.co/JShlhjBuWn">http://t.co/JShlhjBuWn</a></p>&mdash; Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/statuses/390863141539561472">October 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Good morning everyone! Have a blessed day! Don&#39;t let anything hold u down today:)</p>&mdash; Curtis Lofton (@CurtisLofton50) <a href="https://twitter.com/CurtisLofton50/statuses/390830328535089152">October 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Who dat talkin' 'bout dem Saints?

Saints LB Jonathan Vilma says he’s back to practice Monday | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
"(Coach) Sean (Payton) says I’m allowed to practice Mon!!" Vilma tweeted. "After Mon it’s the old cliché ‘one day at a time.’ "

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Video

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